those are the stories I was hoping to hear
but you won't get your $600 he owed you.I have always enjoyed calls and emails from him. In general, we was helpful and delievr the products relatively quickly. The last year I think his health got in the way. I for one will miss his posts on facebook. Overtly poltical, but humerous non-the-less.
True, but hard to hold that against a dead guy now. Anger at this stage is unhealthy.but you won't get your $600 he owed you.
I ordered some kits via his "instaship" program - they arrived.... 2 days short of 2 years! Was pretty excited to receive them He took the order, at the time, without payment and only expected payment upon delivery.I have always enjoyed calls and emails from him. In general, we was helpful and delievr the products relatively quickly. The last year I think his health got in the way. I for one will miss his posts on facebook. Overtly poltical, but humerous non-the-less.
Consider yourself lucky.I ordered some kits via his "instaship" program - they arrived.... 2 days short of 2 years! Was pretty excited to receive them He took the order, at the time, without payment and only expected payment upon delivery.
Anybody have contact with the family?
I had a Supersonic and a Hammerhead. I overpowered both of them and they flew into clouds, never to be seen again. With the Supersonic, the whole flightline followed the E9-8 flight and everyone was waiting for the huge orange streamer to deploy, but we never saw a thing. The Hammerhead was a cornfield flight, and I didn't realize that the cloud deck was so low. It was an E9-6 flight and looked great until it hit the clouds. Never saw a thing from that point. I still have a Sniper that I want to try on an E12 this cornfield season, but I'll make sure it's a clear day.Launched a few today in tribute to Jerry Irvine.
I didn't know him personally, my interactions with him consisted of two email exchanges.
But his US Rockets models are sturdy and fly great.
Supersonic, B6-6.
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Hammerhead, C11-5
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Dual 18mm Rear Eject, 2XB6-4.
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Micro Gigantor, C11-5
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Miniroc 1.2, D12-7.
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Titan, C11-5.
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May you rest in peace sir.
I have fond memories of Jerry helping my HS students at our annual launch. He is missed.Just saw this on Facebook:
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Terry White
Gerald Andrew Irvine (1958-2023)
It is my sad duty to inform the many who know him that Gerald Andrew Irvine passed away today in Nashville, TN. Jerry, as he was known to his many friends and associates, was a long-time fixture in the field of rocketry. He is pictured at right in the accompanying photo taken at Lucerne Dry Lake, California in July 2022. Jerry was a successful innovator, inventor, entrepreneur, and businessman of some repute. Jerry and I first met circa 1970 as members of the Claremont Rocket Society and the NAR Polaris Section headquartered in Claremont, California. Throughout his life, Jerry was ever a fount of new ideas, always driven to succeed, and sometimes controversial. Less publicly-known is the fact that Jerry was quite generous and had a very kind heart. Indeed, he quitely provided financial assistance to a number of less fortunate individuals. Jerry suffered from declining health in recent years, but continued to soldier on nonetheless. I will truly miss him and his loyal friendship. Till we meet again My Friend!
I have fond memories of Jerry helping my HS students at our annual launch. He is missed. If you never witnessed one of his "Firestarter" motors or used one of his 24mm G motors, you missed out.
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